Archive for September, 2008

Make a Good Impression on Professors

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008

If you plan on applying to graduate school - or entering the workforce - you’ll need several letters of recommendation - references from faculty. Work at establishing good relationships with…

Bullying in School

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

Some things are not fun to talk about, but they are absolutely necessary to talk about. Anybody who has ever been the victim of vicious gossip, threats, or violent outbursts…

Rejected Because of Facebook and MySpace?

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

Facebook Friends
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The news is horrifying to some students: a Kaplan survey found that 10% of admissions officers at top colleges visit social networking sites to…

Take Care in Asking for a Letter of Recommendation

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

You already know that letters of recommendation are critical components of your application to graduate school. Most students find soliciting recommendation letters the most stressful part of the application process….

Tools From Google and Yahoo!

Sunday, September 21st, 2008

You don’t have to spend a lot of money to stay organized and up-to-date anymore. There are online tools that will help you remember important dates, coordinate group projects, and…

How Can I Fund This Program?

Friday, September 19th, 2008

a reader asks: am a graduate student and I’m directing a program that encourages underrepresented minority high school students to pursue higher education. The program is carried out by graduate…

Spotlight on Arcadia University

Friday, September 19th, 2008

Grey Towers Castle
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About 25 minutes north of Center City Philadelphia, travellers are often surprised to see a massive stone castle dominating the landscape. This is Grey…